{"id":5151,"date":"2024-07-31T09:00:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T07:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.airdolomiti.it\/?p=5151"},"modified":"2024-07-31T15:04:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T13:04:14","slug":"when-to-start-flying-a-paediatricians-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.airdolomiti.it\/en\/when-to-start-flying-a-paediatricians-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"WHEN TO START FLYING? A PAEDIATRICIAN\u2019S ADVICE."},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

You\u2019ve been waiting for their arrival for 9 long months and now you can\u2019t wait to travel with your baby in your arms. Before travelling by plane with your newborn, there are some key things to bear in mind.<\/h3>\n

Is it possible to travel by plane with a newborn<\/strong>? The Italian Society of Paediatrics says that \u2018Healthy, full-term children can travel by plane from 48 hours after birth, but it\u2019s preferable to wait until they are at least seven days olds.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

In the first few weeks, children\u2019s immune systems are still developing and the risk of exposure to infections is higher. Some parents, however, find themselves having to travel out of necessity<\/strong> or for urgent reasons<\/strong> and it\u2019s therefore essential to ask questions and take the right precautions.<\/p>\n

After how many weeks can I travel by plane with a newborn?<\/h4>\n

There is no specific age set as an absolute limit. Many doctors believe that newborns are ready to fly from 2 to 3 months<\/strong> of age<\/strong> when their bones begin to become stronger. Naturally, every child has different characteristics and needs, so it\u2019s wise to rely on the advice of the paediatrician who has monitored the child since birth.<\/p>\n

\"\"We asked Prof. Gaetano Pagnotta<\/strong>, a specialist in Paediatric Orthopaedics with over 38 years\u2019 experience at the Bambino Ges\u00f9 Paediatric Hospital in Rome, who also works in the Paediatric Orthopaedics clinic at the CONI Institute of Sports Medicine and Science in Rome, for an opinion: \u2018There are no particular limitations. Let\u2019s say that the newborn is being treated for a congenital orthopaedic pathology (for example, Congenital Clubfoot or Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, and therefore wears a cast or brace). Even if this is this case, there are no particular contraindications to flying.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

N.B. If you plan to fly with a premature baby or with a child with lung or heart disease, you must seek medical advice before embarking on the flight.<\/em><\/h5>\n

Advice and common sense<\/h4>\n

Having taken into account the above, when it comes to travelling by plane with a newborn, it\u2019s important to be organised so that you and your little one can have a comfortable and calm experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s some advice:<\/p>\n